- The Population Equation
- Closed vs. Open Population
- Unconstrained (density independent) Growth
- Geometric Growth = Exponential Growth
- Discrete Time vs. Continuous Time Models
- Difference Equations vs. Differential Equations
- Population growth parameters:
- continuous / discrete / per capita / per unit time
- Amazing properties of exponential and log.
Suggested reading
- Gotelli: Chapter 1 (first half)
- Neal: Chapter 4